Program Coordinator (KF)

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Kresge Foundation

Troy, MI

About The Kresge Foundation

The Kresge Foundation is metro Detroit's largest private, national foundation, with more than $3.5 billion in its endowment, a growing staff of nearly 100 employees and a mission to expand opportunities in America's cities for low-income people. We do this through grant making and social investing nationally in arts & culture, education, environment, health, human services, as well as community development in Detroit.

The foundation’s state-of-the-art headquarters is located in Metro Detroit. The modern LEED Platinum facility is anchored by a 19th century farmhouse and a new expansion that houses both a cafeteria and a convening center. Kresge also operates an office in Detroit’s Midtown district.

The Kresge Foundation offers a competitive total compensation package including health, employer-paid dental and vision, basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability, generous paid time off, and an attractive 401k plan with employer match and a 10% employer contribution. We also provide breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily for a nominal charge, robust professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement. Kresge promotes and supports a healthy and green work environment and encourages intellectual curiosity as we embrace and live out our values of creativity, respect, opportunity, partnership, and stewardship.

Available Position: Program Coordinator

The Program Coordinator, reporting to the Vice President, Chief Program and Strategy Officer (‘VP of Programs’) and the Director of Strategic Learning, Research, and Evaluation (‘L&E Director’), is responsible for coordinating, planning, executing and implementing projects that cut across the Foundation’s programs and learning activities. They may range from learning and evaluation analysis and special projects to departmental coordination and administrative support.

The role helps to shape and implement grantmaking around the Foundation’s thought leadership work and investments in cross-cutting issues (e.g., civil rights, racial justice, inclusive recovery) impacting opportunities in cities. Along with the VP of Programs and L&E Director, the Program Coordinator is responsible for the effective administrative functioning of Cross-Program and Learning & Evaluation areas.

This position is a two-year appointment with the possibility of an additional one-year extension (based on performance and Foundation need).

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Team Coordination (30% of time)

Serves as overall project manager and coordinator for the team, keeping current with tasks for each activity, including dates and deliverables, meeting agendas, and notes. Activities include lunch and learns, program forums, retreats, Foundation-wide learning events, projects related to cross-cutting issues, cross-team evaluations, and visits from external guests.